Addiction is devastating, drastically impacting the brain, body, and behaviors of those living with the disease. Finding professional treatment is paramount for navigating the symptoms of alcohol addiction, opioid use disorder, drug abuse, or any other form of addiction while supporting sustainable change and a transformed lifestyle. Located in Los Angeles, California, Thrive Treatment is home to a community of like-minded peers all healing from substance abuse and addiction, creating a place to either begin your healing journey or build upon your sober coping skills in ongoing rehab.
Overcoming addiction is a complex journey, and having the right support, education, and resources can make all the difference. Thrive Treatment is a leader in treating addiction, both the immediate effects of the disease as well as the mental health disorders that lie underneath, taking a comprehensive approach to each rehab program. Our treatment centers across California are equipped with masters-level clinicians, all prepared to personalize a treatment plan for your recovery, from overcoming the effects of drug and alcohol use to embracing daily mindfulness strategies, stress management, and life skills to empower you to pursue your next milestone and goal beyond sobriety.
Unfortunately, words like “addiction” still come with a myriad of stigmas or harmful assumptions. Understanding addiction as a disease is a crucial part of creating an effective treatment plan or supporting a loved one in their journey to overcoming its effects. Working with professionals and peers in professional treatment can be a necessary approach to understanding the disease and creating the most effective, sustainable plan for overcoming addiction and maintaining sober change.
Addiction as a disease is also not the result of moral failing. Rather, there can be major genetic or environmental factors that inform the development of addiction. Family members, especially parents, who have lived with the disease, being exposed to addictive substances or behaviors at a young age, or the prevalence of untreated or unaddressed mental health disorders or trauma can all inform addiction. Likewise, healing is not just about stopping the use of drugs or alcohol. Rather, it involves treating each of these complex needs underneath.
Identifying signs of substance abuse and addiction is the first step in seeking effective treatment. Recognizing these signs can open important dialogues about substance abuse with a loved one and help them identify the need for treatment themselves. A person also does not necessarily have to exhibit all of these signs of addiction to benefit from a professional rehab program. Recognizing a few of these signs can be a reason to learn more about addiction and substance abuse and open a conversation about potential treatment. Some common signs of addiction and substance abuse include:
Each of these can be a sign that a person’s relationship with addictive substances may be having profound effects on their daily life and health. However, addiction is a disease that will not simply go away if unattended and can often worsen over time. Increasing tolerance can lead to using more addictive substances, alongside using these substances in increasingly risky situations, leading to legal troubles, loss of job, and further damage to personal relationships.
The onset of withdrawal symptoms when addictive substances are not available can also make it difficult to take the first step toward sobriety without proper support, with these intense feelings compromising recovery efforts and further necessitating educated, professional care.
Addiction is a disease that affects the entire person. Despite pervasive stigmas, addiction and substance abuse are not simply the result of a lack of willpower or character. Rather, these addictive substances and behaviors have a very real and profound effect on the brain, stress, and behaviors.
Substance use of any kind, from opioids, benzodiazepines, heroin, and stimulants to alcohol and marijuana, all force the release of dopamine in the brain, “rewarding” the brain for using these substances and even being tied to functions believed necessary for survival. Drugs, alcohol, and compulsive behavioral addictions like gambling can quickly become tied to this chemical, hijacking the brain’s reward centers and chemically rewarding a person for using the drug to feel good. As tolerance develops, more of these substances are needed to achieve the same effect as the brain becomes accustomed to needing them to release dopamine, creating a dependence on the substance to feel good or even “normal.”
These substances can also inform behaviors, from increased self-isolation, lying, and secrecy to creating entire daily routines around the availability and opportunity to engage with drugs or alcohol. Those living with addiction may feel it necessary to continue using these substances as their brain becomes programmed to expect their use, with withdrawal symptoms informing repeated engagement, even in those who may recognize the damage that these substances are causing.
Using drugs or alcohol may also be a reaction to other challenges in daily life. Pervasive, intense, and persistent stress can lead to a person looking for any escape from these intense feelings of stress, anxiety, depression, or other stress or mental health disorders. As a person uses addictive substances to push down these difficult feelings, drugs and alcohol can feel necessary to placate these feelings.
Overcoming addiction is not just a question of willpower or desire. Addictive substances can “rewire” the brain to expect and believe these substances are necessary for survival and daily functioning. Working with professionals to understand the effects of addiction and address underlying mental health needs, stress, and more is all part of an effective rehab program.
At Thrive Treatment℠ we accept most private insurance plans and we are in network with Cigna, Optum, First Health, and Anthem Blue Cross. Additional payment options are available so don’t hesitate to give us a call so we can get you the help that you need.
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Addiction recovery is a long journey, and there is no “quick fix” to any form of addiction or substance abuse. Overcoming substance dependence and the associated mental health needs, stress, trauma, and more takes time and effort, with professional support, peer support, and the dedication of entire recovery communities available to help overcome these needs.
Thrive Treatment is dedicated to the entire continuum of care. We are ready to support your ongoing healing journey from your first step into detox through navigating your healthy, sober, and transformed life in outpatient care. Our dedicated staff and community also support you while you transition between levels of care to ensure a safe and effective approach to sustainable sobriety.
The first step in any effective rehab program is effective detox, expelling traces of addictive substances and ceasing further use of drugs or alcohol. Detox is also when symptoms of alcohol and drug withdrawal can be at their most intense, bringing a myriad of challenges from nausea and vomiting to anxiety, depression, insomnia, and much more. Thrive Treatment helps you take this first difficult step toward a sober future with medical support and 24/7 supervision to overcome these challenges.
Working with our trained professionals to navigate medical needs, emotional needs, and personal hurdles is all part of beginning your journey right. We blend trained medical support and medication where necessary with proven, evidence-based, and holistic therapy to develop a personalized treatment and relapse prevention plan as you navigate this challenging time.
These programs typically last about two weeks, but the length of your program can vary depending on your needs and success in detox. However, detox is not the end of an effective recovery journey. Rather, it is just the beginning of a transformative plan to overcome addiction and pursue personal goals in sobriety, and we are always ready to help you transition to the next level of care in your continued healing journey.
The next step in the most effective rehab programs is Thrive Treatment‘s residential treatment program. During residential treatment, you will live on-site at our treatment facility while overcoming the continued effects of addiction and practicing daily coping skills, mindfulness strategies, and engaging in effective individual, group, and experiential therapies.
We also blend proven, evidence-based therapies with holistic healing opportunities and opportunities like adventure therapy, film therapy, group experiential therapy, and more to help you explore new perspectives while fostering a sense of community during your stay in residential treatment. Being able to practice new coping strategies in a safe and sober-curated environment can empower you to focus wholly on your healing and sober development, helping you detach from external stresses while putting in the hard work to overcome addiction, mental health disorders, and their effects.
These programs typically last around a month while you explore the benefits of community and professional care during your stay. However, depending on your needs and unique journey with drugs, alcohol, trauma, and mental health disorders, they can last up to three months as you develop the skills necessary to pursue your personal goals and success in treatment.
Our partial hospitalization program (PHP) offers a unique stepping point between residential care and outpatient treatment, helping you bridge these two levels of care while still feeling supported in your sobriety. During our PHP, you will live outside the facility while attending on-site meetings and programs for six hours a day, five days a week, to help you overcome new stresses and challenges that are associated with living outside of a curated sober recovery space. These programs continue to provide personalized care while navigating stress, keeping you connected to professionals and a sober community as you establish your daily life and routine in sobriety.
Graduating from detox, residential, or partial hospitalization programs is a cause for celebration and is a hard-earned accomplishment when overcoming any kind of addiction. However, we are committed to your ongoing sobriety and continued healing, offering intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) to help you transition into your daily life as a sober and successful alumnus while still coping with stress and new challenges that may arise.
Our IOPs meet a minimum of three times a week, with meetings lasting about three hours each. However, you can choose to attend up to five days a week, depending on your needs and goals. During this time, you will engage with peers and professionals in effective group therapy and address the unique challenges of living on your own. These programs are instrumental for those building their sober lives and balancing their professional life, personal obligations, and other responsibilities with ongoing support and care.
The workplace and taking on new responsibilities as an alumnus can come with stresses and unique challenges. However, you never have to choose between your job and your sobriety. IOPs can be a great option to cope with the stresses of the workplace while continuing to pursue sober milestones.
Addiction recovery is a lifelong journey. Urges, cravings, and new challenges can always manifest. Thrive Treatment is committed to your sobriety inside and outside our walls, helping you develop effective relapse-prevention skills, life skills, and resilience in your daily life. You are also always connected to a community of sober support, with regular meetings and virtual care options available to promote long-term sobriety and change. Ongoing care and alumni support can help you develop new strategies at any stage of recovery to prevent relapse, develop effective stress management skills, and continue to develop life skills like communication strategies, financial planning, and more.
Our expert staff is ready to help you at any stage of recovery, preventing relapse and providing you with support and resources to do more than address symptoms of addiction but instead commit to long-term, sustainable sobriety.
Thrive Treatment offers a unique and effective approach to holistic, comprehensive change. Individualized case management is available at every stage throughout your treatment, from detox and residential care to our PHPs, IOPs, and ongoing aftercare programs. Personalizing each step of your journey ensures that you are committed to your own goals and needs at every juncture, engaging in effective treatments pertinent to your unique healing journey, all backed by our expert staff.
We also create a community of peers and professionals from all walks of life, each coming together to create a genuine and effective healing community in California. Thrive Treatment is situated at the epicenter of a community of healing and wellness, helping you tackle individual challenges and addiction while connecting you with peers, each with their own stories and experiences, to build a sense of belonging, support, and acceptance in your healing journey. Having a community that comes together in solidarity of healing regardless of age, sex, orientation, race, or any other denomination can create a wealth of new ideas and strategies for your most effective approach to change.
We also understand that addiction can be an incredibly isolating disease, but its effects are never truly isolated to a single person. Families are greatly impacted by addiction. Thrive Treatment offers effective family therapy programs and education to help families heal together, develop communication, and reach new levels of understanding and forgiveness necessary for effective healing at home.
Your journey to a transformed, sober future will be difficult, but it all starts with a single step, conversation, or phone call. No part of healing from addiction is easy, but Thrive Treatment is here to help you take this important first step, creating a treatment plan that addresses your unique needs and goals in treatment. We support each step of your care, helping you build your road to a transformed future with support and a sympathetic community at your back.
Your road to recovery will be your own. Addiction, mental health disorders, co-occurring disorders, trauma, and personal experiences all make up your unique path. Having a program that reflects your needs with expert care and understanding can make all the difference, helping you make the most of your recovery efforts for a fulfilling, sober future.
Thrive Treatment℠ Center in Santa Monica, California offers evidence-based treatment to Los Angeles residents and out-of-state guests who are truly looking to recover from the disease of addiction and co-occurring mental illnesses. Through our integrated therapies & programming we are able to get to the root of addiction & mental health issues. We offer the following treatment services to aide in your path to recovery.
Addiction is a devastating disease and comes in many forms. The personalized treatment available at Thrive Treatment can empower you to find you best path to a sober, healthy future. Call to speak to us today at (855) 232-1344.
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